Canadian Snapchat users will be able to design and submit custom Geofilters in-app

If you’ve ever wanted to create custom Geofilters on Snapchat, you’ll have had to go onto the social media giant’s website on a desktop computer. Starting this week, however, Canadian Snapchatters will be able to design and submit custom Geofilters in the Snapchat app.

Under ‘Settings,’ there will now be a new creative studio which makes it easier for Snapchatters to design their own content. To begin making your own, select ‘On-Demand Geofilters’ and choose your occasion, which offers options like ‘Parties,’ ‘Weddings’ or ‘Holidays.’

Then, you’ll have to decide on a template that you can customize to your liking. Finally, mark the time, map the area you’d like the filter to cover and hit ‘Submit.’Once a filter is approved, Snapchat will send you a notification to confirm payment (Geofilters pricing starts at $5.99 USD, or approximately $7.60 CAD).

Some other details include:

Minimum area for a Geofilter is 20,000 square feet, or enough space to cover an event or part of a block

Maximum area is 50,000,000 square feet, which is approximately a few city blocks